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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1983
Page
9
A letter condemns Wilson Foods for cutting wages after a union concession, alleging good faith deals were violated and the company blamed the union for bankruptcy. The writer cites higher electric bills, job losses, and widespread picket line tensions, warning against future wage slashes and asserting illegal actions.
A reader argues that unemployment rules waste time and money. They call for broader job posting and fewer in person visits while noting many unemployed will still seek any viable employment and that cheating is mainly limited to a few.
A reader shares hardship from unemployment and debt, recounting broken promises, blood selling, welfare limits, and unaffordable basics. They critique a June editorial on wage fairness, arguing market costs for services like lawn care and child care reflect feasibility and value rather than sexism.
A family thanks Willow Gardens Care Center staff for compassionate care for Ava Calvert. They recount sincere inquiries like What can I do to make you feel better and praise the facility's loving, person centered approach.
A reader protests taxes and service charges for venue upgrades and concessions at The Five Seasons Center. He complains about loud Springfield concert noise harming hearing and questions the cost impact on families and electric bills.
We thank those who assisted our son David after his motorcycle accident near Boyson Road and Brentwood Drive NE on June 7. They administered first aid and called 911 for emergency care. We hope communications issues and questions about officers' jurisdictions can be resolved to prevent future delays.
The column discusses the national debt ceiling rising to 1.389 trillion and compares debt levels to past GNP, noting 37 percent of GNP in debt. It highlights government liabilities beyond the statutory debt, including off-budget and contingent liabilities like Social Security, military retirement, and insurance commitments totaling about 6.873 trillion, with warnings of future tax and policy pressures.
A humorous, self mocking note rails against politics and media hype as the author declares boredom with national figures, parties, and public discourse. He jokes about exasperation with lawmakers, broadcasts, and survey culture while hinting at plans to shore up his attitude before 1984.
Periodic observations from Eastern Iowans invited to express themselves here. Richard Pinney of Cedar Rapids is a freelance writer and artist with past roles at Coe College a publishing company a TV station a market survey firm and a weekly newspaper.
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